THE CHRONICLE

Thursday April 10, 2025

¬ GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW - Spartan Wear - Spartan wear has arrived and is available for pick up at the office.

Friday April 11th Pro-D Day - Please be advised that school will not be in session tomorrow, Friday Apr 11th, as staff will be working on school-based planning initiatives at the school.  We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday April 14th!

Blood Donor Clinic Hosted at Claremont - Monday April 14

Thanks to the great work of our very own Ms. Chapman, Claremont will be hosting another blood drive onsite in our small gym next Monday April 14th from 10:00am-4:45pm! This event is open to eligible students aged 17 years or older, as well to all staff and to the general public Sign-up for appointment times is done through Canadian Blood Services on their app, on the website (blood.ca) or by phone. For questions, please see Ms. Chapman in the Math wing or contact by email at mchapman@saanichschools.ca

Kindness Campaign

This is the end of week 2 of the “Kindness Campaign” organized and put on by our Leadership Class. Continue to be kind to your fellow Spartans and have a chance to win chocolate and gift cards to Country Grocer.

Parent Volunteers/Drivers

Reminder that all volunteers for School District 63 are required to complete a Criminal Record Check every three years. Sports and trips will start up quickly, so we encourage parents to be proactive and do this NOW, if you might be interested in driving; the process can take a few weeks at rush time.  The LINK to information can be found on the Claremont Secondary home page, under the Parents tab, Volunteer Information.

If a Student is Absent or Late

Parents are asked to please email your student’s teacher AND the Attendance Line if your student will be absent or late for class. The Link for the Claremont Attendance Line is always quick to find on the Quick Links on the Claremont website’s home page: claremont_attendance@saanichschools.caor by phone by calling our main phone line at 250-658-5221 and selecting Option 1 for Attendance.

¬ FINE ARTS

NEW - Music Students

Attention all music students: Please check Google Classroom for updates to the rehearsal schedule and important changes regarding the upcoming festival trip to Whistler.

¬ATHLETICS

No news today.

¬ CLUBS

Board Game Club

Board Game Club meets every Wednesday in Room 324. Come and check out our new games!  We have Exploding Kittens, Apples to Apples and many more!

¬ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No news today.

¬ GRAD 2025

NEW – Grad packages were distributed today at the Grad Assembly.  Please ensure that all forms are filled out and packages are returned to the office no later than the end of the day on Thursday April 17  *NOTE: the earlier these signed forms (and payment) are submitted to the main office, the better chance you have of being successful in your request for bringing a guest date to the Dinner/Dance (as there is a waitlist and a limited number of guest seats available for this event)!

SCHOLARSHIPS!  For the latest information on scholarship opportunities, check the weekly scholarships e-newsletter (https://secure.smore.com/n/be359) and follow @claremontscholarships on Instagram. Instagram posts can also be found on the Claremont website (scholarships page).

NEW - GRAD FUNDRAISING - Krispie Kreme Donuts

The Grads are selling Krispy Kreme donuts on Saturday April 26 Spread the word to friends and family and come out to support our next grad fundraising event! Donuts will be sold at Broadmead, Royal Oak and Uptown Walmart from 10 am – 2 pm.  $20 per box of delicious fresh donuts. Grade 12 students – Do you need Volunteer Hours for Graduation?  The Grad Parents need you to help sell these donuts for your grad - please sign up to work the event at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094CAFAB2FA7F94-56183264-krispy

¬ INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

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¬ FUNDRAISING

NEW - Robotics

Claremont robotics is having a bottle drive on Saturday, April 12 in front of the school to help fund their trip to Dallas, Texas where they will represent Vancouver Island at the VEX World Robotics Championships.  If you have any bottles or cans you would like to donate, please drop them off in front of the school between 10 am and noon this Saturday.  Thanks so much for your support!!

NEW - Robotics

Claremont Robotics is selling Spring Flower Bulbs as a fundraiser to help fund their trip to Dallas, Texas.  Please email 1022robotics@gmail.com for an information package.  Orders will be accepted until Monday April 14 so don't delay!

¬ CAREER CENTRE

For all things CAREERS, come to the Claremont Career Centre (Rm. 217) or check out the SD63 Career Ed website: careered.sd63.bc.ca (linked HERE)!  There are lots of job and volunteer opportunities available - come check it out!

NEW - Saanich Youth WYLD Leadership Program

Are you interested in spending your summer working with kids? Do you want to be a leader in your community? Apply for the Saanich Youth WYLD Leadership Program! This hands-on mentored placement program is perfect for those interested in working with community, becoming a summer camp leader, teacher, lifeguard, fitness instructor, police officer, first responder and so much more. Applications are open until Thursday May 1.

Volunteer Opportunity

The Neal Estate Group is holding their 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt, supporting BC Children's Hospital. Volunteers are needed to hide the eggs, help the kids find them, do crafts, paint faces, decorate cupcakes, and set up/take down. To sign up, email Hailey from Ron Neal: hailey@ronneal.com

• Location: Elk/Beaver Lake Park (South Shelter, Filter Bed location)
• Day/Time: Saturday, April 19 - Volunteers should be at the park at 9:00am - runs until the early afternoon... Rain or Shine!

Interested in the Trades and want to learn more? 

Join us for the Women in Trades & Technology Day at Camosun!  This is an all-day field trip, on Thursday May 1, 2025.

• Students will have the opportunity to explore and participate in four career pathway areas:  Electrical, Carpentry, Pipe Trades and Computer Science or Sheet Metal, Electronics, Automotive and Fine Furniture. 

• Students will be provided with a "brown bag" lunch so no need to bring one.

Grade 9 and 10 Students: Hands-on Health Day - Tuesday May 20

Hands on Health Day provides an opportunity for students to explore pathways in various health programs, including practical nursing, health care assistant, medical radiography & certified medical lab assistant.

See Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre (Room 217) for more information and to sign up. 

Permission forms are due Friday, May 2.

Grade 11 Students: Join Camosun for Health-X Day on Friday May 9

Health-X Day provides an opportunity for all students to explore Dual Credit pathways in various health programs, including practical nursing, health care assistant, medical radiography & certified medical lab assistant.

The District of Central Saanich is Hiring 2 Students!

Earn a great wage and learn new skills, with a 4-month term in Roads & Drains, or Water & Sewer. Go to the District of Central Saanich website for more information, or see Mrs. Watson in the Career Centre (Room 217), or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca

Career Fair Field Trip 

Career Fair Field Trip - Thursday April 24 - 11:30am - 2pm 

Students, if you are interested in attending this field trip, come to the Career Centre to pick up a permission form. If you signed up with Ms. Marshall, there is limited space, so you must pick up your form to be included in the trip. Attendance is first come, first served and forms will only be accepted until Thursday April 17.

Navy Day on the HMC Nanaimo - Tuesday April 29 

Sign up to learn about life at sea in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). You will tour the ship, see demonstrations of shipboard activities, and find out about opportunities with RCN.  For more information and to sign up, see Mr. Bussoli in the Career Centre. Deadline to sign up is Thursday April 17.

¬ CLAREMONT PAC

CPAC Special Presentation Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 PM - Join us in person in the Learning Commons for this informative presentation. Afterward, we invite you to stay for the CPAC meeting at 7:00 PM (also available on MS Teams).

The Assessment and Management of Concussion. Did you know that in 2018, 11% of students in grades 6 to 10 reported a medically diagnosed concussion within the past year, or that children aged 0-14 years have the highest rate of emergency department visits for concussion? Come join other Claremont parents for this presentation that will provide information that can help us take care of our kids if/when they experience a concussion. The presentation will provide an update on the current research concerning the management of acute and chronic concussion symptoms. In addition to the brain, the vision, vestibular and somatosensory systems may be disrupted by head trauma, contributing to persistent symptoms of headache, dizziness, fatigue, impaired cognition and memory, mood changes and autonomic nervous system dysregulation.

Presenter  Bernard Tonks is a Claremont parent and Physiotherapist with over 35 years of experience in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. Since 1993, he has worked in private practices in Ontario and British Columbia. He has been treating clients with vestibular dysfunctions since 1995 and since 2012, his practice has been exclusive to dizziness, vestibular disorders and the management of dizziness in Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms.

PAC Fundraiser: Country Grocer Receipts

Here is an easy way to support your PAC year-round. Save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the school front office. We appreciate your participation in this fundraiser, which will benefit our school community with up to $2000 in grocery gift cards.

¬ COMMUNITY NEWS

Peninsula Youth Clinic

The Peninsula Youth Clinic is located at 2379 Bevan Avenue in Sidney and is open every THURSDAY from 5:30-7:30pm for help with any medical concern (physical, mental, and sexual health). Call 250-656-4143 to make an appointment with a physician or counsellor.  Services are 100% free, confidential, and explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities!

A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.